The Paris Festival Of Different & Experimental Cinemas opens for the first time a competition for filmmakers under 15 years. Experimental cinema is first the pleasure of inventing images and original sounds, total freedom to make films that do not necessarily tell stories, play with shapes, colors, music, mixtures of techniques and images of any kind.

Check out some experimental films distributed by the Collectif Jeune Cinéma by visiting the following web page: https://vimeo.com/album/3373334 (password: 15ANS)

The selected films will be projected at the 17th Paris Festival Of Different & Experimental Cinemas to be held at voûtes (Paris 13th) of 14 to 18 October 2015.

Light Cone initiated in January 2015 artist residencies dedicated to video post-production, only for films that fall within the field of experimental cinema, with the objective of supporting 10 to 15 projects per year. Atelier 105 is offered for short, medium or featurelength projects of which shooting is eather completed or still in progress. While the project must fall within the field of experimental cinema, no other criteria (format, theme, processing, length, nationality of filmmaker, etc.) will be imposed.

Analogue Recurring is a screening event seeking to illuminate the sculptural qualities of working with analogue film, and the mechanical processes and materiality inherent. It is contemporary, experimental and embraces a DIY ethos. Bringing together artists who insist on working with the material of celluloid film, the event is a platform to discuss and enjoy the visceral pleasures of analogue films and their projectors. This is contemporary analogue film in the digital age.

The screening will be analogue only. We will project 16mm and if possible some super-8. We are also interested in expanded cinema or multi-screen works, although we may have some limitations due to size of space, and projector logistics. But all proposals considered, and welcomed.

Media City is an annual international festival of film and video art presented in Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan since 1994. Each year the festival attracts filmmakers and audience members from around the world to participate in five days of screenings, live performances, exhibitions and artist’s discussions. Over the years the festival has achieved critical acclaim and international recognition for its “sheer excellence in programming” and is recognized as a leading venue in the world of artist’s film and video.

Download the festival entry form, complete it (on your computer or by hand) and mail it with your entry. It is not necessary to sign the form (electonically or by hand). See the regulations (aussi en français, español, 日本語) and FAQ (English only) below for more information.

No Entry Fees!